Seaside Elementary vs St. James Elementary
St. James Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 6.6/10. St. James Elementary is significantly larger with 901 students, about 2.1× the size of Seaside Elementary (429). In math proficiency, St. James Elementary leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Seaside Elementary
Garden City, SC
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
429 students
St. James Elementary
Myrtle Beach, SC
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
901 students
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| Metric | Seaside Elementary | St. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58% | 41.2% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #527 of 1,190 | #133 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 89th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Seaside Elementary | St. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 78.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 74.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Seaside Elementary | St. James Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | Pre-K – 4th |
| Enrollment | 429 | 901 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.0:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 41.2% |
| District | Horry 01 | Horry 01 |
| City | Garden City | Myrtle Beach |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garden City (29576) | Myrtle Beach (29588) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,343 | $66,854 |
| Median Home Value | $315,700 | $241,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,467 | $1,220 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 21 min |